Xi Ursae Majoris is a splendid binary, one of the most attractive in Ursa Major.

The binary is the first to have had its orbit calculated, in 1828. The two similar stars (4.3, 4.4) are presently (2000.0) at PA 273º and 1.8" separation.

Xi UMa is far to the south, and easiest to find from Leo Minor (which would bear studying if you plan on visiting this binary).
     Facing south, if you find beta LMi, then 46 LMi is at the far southeast corner of your glasses. If you put 46 LMi at the upper right edge then both nu UMa and xi UMa will be just visible on the other edge: binoculars.

From xi UMa and nu UMa you can now hop to Groombridge 1830, one of the 'fastest' stars known, with a proper motion of over 7 arcseconds. This means that in 511 years the star will have shifted its present position by one full degree.